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Trip from Cisco, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
209.8 mi
338 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cisco, TX
Thomas balabaud
Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Cisco, TX to Lubbock, TX is 209.8 miles and takes about 3h 35m via I 20 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path between two Texas cities. With 93% of the route on highways, it's a quick transit, ideal for a single-day trip. You'll find plenty of highway cruising, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
104.9 miles from Cisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 91.5 mi | 1h 31m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| East Highway 84 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
| Slaton Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Avenue Q South Drive | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Avenue F | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 91.5 mi, about 1h 31m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,173 veh/hr typical · worst 1,587
Quietest
2 AM
~193 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cisco, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on TX 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East 8th Street
2
Continue on TX 206
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Liggett Street
3
Continue on TX 206
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Highway 206
4
Turn right onto West Interstate 20
429 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Interstate 20
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
Merge onto I 20
91 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
I 20
7
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
9
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
10
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
11
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
12
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
13
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
15
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
17
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
18
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
19
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 35m estimated drive time, leaving Cisco, TX in the morning allows ample time to reach Lubbock, TX before evening. Plan for one main stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 91.5-mile stretch on I 20, as services might be less frequent than in more urban areas. The flexibility of this single-day route means you can depart on your schedule and still have a relaxed arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.9 miles from Cisco, TX, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.9 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cisco, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cisco, TX
This is one driving day of about 209.8 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Cisco, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 91.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.9 miles from Cisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Mackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteAdamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Visit websiteParamount Theatre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
+13256769620
Visit website12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13256776515
Visit websiteThe Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13256735050
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 169 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 West: Abilene
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
93.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
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US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
4
93.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
168 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
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Loop 46 / South Avenue F
Turn right onto Loop 46 / South Avenue F
Navigation decision point
4
169 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
|
TX 207 / North Avenue F
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207 / North Avenue F
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.74 one way
$57.47 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| premium | $4.23 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.61 | $79.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.03 | $10.07 |
| Efficient EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.36 | $8.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.37 | $13.43 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Cisco, TX
Late night in Cisco on Monday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 to 15 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:09PM CDT until July 18 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:07PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
48% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:09PM CDT until July 18 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:07PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 209.8 miles on major roads like I 20 and US 84. You'll experience a long stretch of 91.5 miles on I 20 before transitioning to US 84. Expect consistent highway speeds for most of the drive, with fewer exits and more open road cruising.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.5 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 93.5 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
1,534 ft
Total Climb
2,218 ft
Total Descent
650 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~209.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,669 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Cisco, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Conrad Hilton Center — building in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →“Hub City” · Founded 1890
Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
Top landmarks
- • Buddy Holly Center — music museum and art gallery in Lubbock, Texas
- • Holden Properties Historic District — historic district in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
- • Cactus Theater — building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 209.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.5 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 93.5 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Lubbock, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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